So the way I do this is by sewing a "sock" that is a minimum of two pieces. I leave a big seam allowance so that when the sock is done I have a good bit of seam that I can use to glue the sock to a dense piece of foam [like those puzzle mats].
You can glue two different ways: 1) only put hot glue on the seam, not on your walking area 2) use spray glue since it won't leave hard bumps
I hope that answers your question. Let me know if anything is unclear.
Okay, I think I understand. And I didn't even think about spray glue, thanks for that!
Do you mean you make the sock out of the fur and then glue the foam to the bottom after shaving it down or something? Or do you use something different for the bottom?
Here's a picture of what a drew above. This is big because it went with a toony fursuit. You can make the foam bottom smaller to give it a more realistic look.
I use sherpa or quilted broadcloth for the sock part and glue that to the foam. The toes of the paw get carved and glued to the foam bottom, I then pattern the paw like any other.
You've gotten some good advice already! But I wanted to mention you may not like DVC's pawpads on your bare feet. Unless they cover almost your whole sole, they will feel like you're walking on pebbles. You would be more comfortable sewing in some flat pawpads.
I've also made raised paw using cut up flip flops haha. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11948607/ This is an OLDDDD set of paws I made(7-8 years old...), but see how they cover most of the foot? Those aren't sock paws, but I've made some with a very similar pawpad set up.
+1 on not using pawpads without some sort of support behind them.
I think E6000 is the preferred glue to use on feet areas. It's stronger than hot glue and you can spread it evenly. Just let it dry outside, it's toxic!
I've actually been using Barge cement lately, it works WAAAY better than e6000 and cures faster! But I work outside with a respirator on, the fumes of both seem to really bother me :(
I applique vinyl pawpads to the bottoms and when I make the fabric 'sock' that goes inside and acts as a liner, I do similar to how another commenter did - I make a big seam allowance, and I tack it down on the bottom using my sewing machine. Gotta be careful not to sew it over the pawpads though. Keeps the sock from prolapsing when I pull my foot out, and keeps the stuffing from getting under the liner, which seems like it would be awfully uncomfortable
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So the way I do this is by sewing a "sock" that is a minimum of two pieces. I leave a big seam allowance so that when the sock is done I have a good bit of seam that I can use to glue the sock to a dense piece of foam [like those puzzle mats].
You can glue two different ways:
1) only put hot glue on the seam, not on your walking area
2) use spray glue since it won't leave hard bumps
I hope that answers your question. Let me know if anything is unclear.
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Do you mean you make the sock out of the fur and then glue the foam to the bottom after shaving it down or something? Or do you use something different for the bottom?
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Here's a picture of what a drew above. This is big because it went with a toony fursuit. You can make the foam bottom smaller to give it a more realistic look.
I use sherpa or quilted broadcloth for the sock part and glue that to the foam. The toes of the paw get carved and glued to the foam bottom, I then pattern the paw like any other.
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Is there an advantage to sewing your own sock instead of just using any old one you have laying around?
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I've also made raised paw using cut up flip flops haha. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11948607/ This is an OLDDDD set of paws I made(7-8 years old...), but see how they cover most of the foot? Those aren't sock paws, but I've made some with a very similar pawpad set up.
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I think E6000 is the preferred glue to use on feet areas. It's stronger than hot glue and you can spread it evenly. Just let it dry outside, it's toxic!
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